Honey Lime Grilled Fruit Skewers: Easy Summer Dessert
Honey Lime Grilled Fruit Skewers combine fresh pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, mango, bananas, and kiwi with a sweet honey lime glaze. Grilled until lightly caramelized, they're an easy, healthy dessert perfect for summer barbecues and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced watermelon
- 2 bananas cut into thick chunks
- 1 cup strawberries stems removed
- 2 kiwis peeled and cut into 4–6 pieces each
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 mango peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit
- Wash and prepare all the fruit. Cut everything into large, evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Assemble the Skewers
- Thread the watermelon, bananas, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and mango onto soaked wooden skewers, alternating the fruits for a colorful presentation.
- Season
- Lightly sprinkle the fruit skewers with ground cinnamon.
- Grill the Fruit
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the Honey Lime Grilled Fruit Skewers on the grill and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–5 minutes until the fruit develops light grill marks and begins to caramelize.
- Make the Honey Lime Glaze
- While the fruit grills, whisk together the honey and fresh lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Finish and Serve
- During the final 5 minutes of grilling, brush the honey lime glaze over each skewer.
- Remove from the grill and serve warm. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra lime zest if desired
Notes
- Fresh fruit produces the best results.
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan option.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut over the finished skewers for extra flavor.
- Excellent served alongside grilled meats at summer cookouts.
- Leftover grilled fruit makes a delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.